New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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W.Va. Regulators Sue Coal Operator ERP, Here’s Why It Matters
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Thursday filed a lawsuit against coal operator ERP Environmental Fund, Inc. alleging the company…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCan Donald Trump Save Miners' Health Benefits?
Would you go into a dangerous profession if you were assured that you and your dependents would have healthcare and pension for life? For thousands of…
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Jennings Harrison worked in a coal mine for 36 years, over which time he accumulated back problems, neck problems, carpal tunnel in his wrist and…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarshall Health Buys Patriot Coal Headquarters
The former corporate headquarters of Patriot Coal in Scott Depot has been sold.Marshall Health expects to start converting the three-story office building…
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Ex-Patriot Coal Workers Apply for Jobs with Blackhawk
Former Patriot Coal workers have begun applying for jobs with Blackhawk Mining.Lexington, Kentucky-based Blackhawk will take over six of Patriot's mining…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Bankruptcy Judge Plans Approval of Patriot Coal Assets
A federal bankruptcy judge plans to approve the sale of West Virginia-based Patriot Coal's assets.A federal website says a hearing could be held in…
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